Depression Counselling

Depression may be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most of us feel this way at one time or another for short periods. True clinical depression is a mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration interfere with everyday life for weeks or longer.

The exact cause of depression is not known. Many researchers believe it is caused by chemical changes in the brain. This may be due to a problem with your genes, or triggered by certain stressful events. More likely, it’s a combination of both.

Some types of depression run in families. But depression can also occur if you have no family history of the illness. Anyone can develop depression, even kids. The following may play a role in depression:

Stressful life events, such as: breaking up with a boyfriend or girlfriend, failing a class, death or illness of someone close to you, divorce, childhood abuse or neglect, job loss, social isolation (common in the elderly)

Symptoms

Depression can change or distort the way you see yourself, your life, and those around you. People who have depression usually see everything with a more negative attitude, unable to imagine that any problem or situation can be solved in a positive way.

Symptoms of depression can include:

Agitation, restlessness, and irritability

Dramatic change in appetite, often with weight gain or loss

Very difficult to concentrate

Fatigue and lack of energy

Feelings of hopelessness and helplessness

Feelings of worthlessness, self-hate, and guilt

Becoming withdrawn or isolated

Loss of interest or pleasure in activities that were once enjoyed

Thoughts of death or suicide

Trouble sleeping or excessive sleeping

Depression can appear as anger and discouragement, rather than feelings of sadness

If depression is very severe, there may also be psychotic symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions and suicidal feelings.

The good news is that there are many types of help available. Medication can be very effective. There are many non-drug options such as acupuncture and other traditional Chinese medicine techniques, herbal supplements, acupressure or reflexology. At times, discussing your feelings with a trained professional psychologist is helpful at getting to the root of the problem. If pain is a contributing factor, find the resources to help you regain control. Whether depression is caused by chronic physical or mental pain, or even if you don’t know the cause, a call to Rejuvenation Health will help. Let us guide you towards a healthier and more fulfilling life.

How we can assist you today?

Do you have any questions you would like us to answer?

If you're new to the clinic please submit this form (phone number required) and a representative will be in contact within 1 business day.

Our clients benefit from Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, Advanced Pain Therapies like the pros use, as well as Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, and Herbal Remedies. We can fit you with Orthotics or Specialized Footwear and provide spa treatments such as Non-surgical Face-lift and Cellulite treatments as well.

Blog Posts

Complications associated with health interventions concentrate the mind when associated with debility or loss of life. In rehabilitation medicine, thankfully, as in most areas of modern healthcare in Canada these occurrences are few – though no less impactful when...

No Magic Bullet but Many Solutions “New Thoughts on Rehabilitation” The challenge of musculoskeletal injuries is in many ways similar to the various issues that confront other areas of modern medicine. They include the effects of an aging population, increased disease...